Broadband assessment begins in Story County

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Aug 21, 2012 at 1:56 AMAug 22, 2012 at 8:01 AM

Tired of sluggish connections and slow uploads?

Tired of sluggish connections and slow uploads?

A meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 23, to assess the quality of Internet service throughout Story County as part of a statewide initiative by Connect Iowa to improve Iowa’s broadband infrastructure.

The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Story County Administration Building, 900 Sixth St., in Nevada.

Charlie Dissell, a planner with Story County Planning and Development, said the issue isn’t one of areas in the county not being served “but quality of Internet service.”

The meeting, held by the Story County Community Planning Team, will begin the process of assessing what Internet service is available in the county and areas where it needs improvement, Dissell said.

“It’s looking how to get better broadband out to rural areas,” he said.

Connect Iowa is a nonprofit organization funded by the Iowa Economic Development Authority that promotes access to broadband service across the state.

Michael Crumb can be reached at (515) 663-6961 or mcrumb@amestrib.com.